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KMID : 1100920240450010027
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Korean Journal of Family Medicine
2024 Volume.45 No. 1 p.27 ~ p.36
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Decision-Making on Contraceptive Use among Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Malaysia: A Qualitative Inquiry
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Surianti Sukeri
Zaharah Sulaiman
Noor Aman Hamid
Siti Aishah Ibrahim
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Abstract
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Background: Malaysia is the first country in the Western Pacific Region to receive the validation certificate for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The validation report rec-ommends making sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV a priority. This article ex-plores and assesses the sexual and reproductive health, rights, and access to healthcare services of Malaysia’s wom-en living with HIV (WLHIV).
Methods: A qualitative secondary analysis conducted on 73 WLHIV from all over Malaysia comprised 11 in-depth interviews and 16 focus group discussions. Data were extracted from the original interview transcripts that emerged from the following questions: (1) “What are your experiences as a woman living with HIV in relation to your sexual and reproductive health and rights?” (2) “What are your experiences in accessing contraception?” (3) “What are your day-to-day experiences as a woman living with HIV?” Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Four themes emerged from the study findings: “lack of negotiation,” “idealism in pregnancy,” “coping with restrictions,” and “past and future fears.” The four themes are grounded in religion, a patriarchal culture, meaning and expectations of motherhood, taking risks and going against medical advice to pursue fertility desires, fear of HIV transmission, and the side effects of contraceptive use.
Conclusion: The complexities involved in decision-making regarding contraceptive use revealed how WLHIV may have unresolved reproductive health needs inconsistent with healthcare providers’ focus on HIV management and prevention. Suggestions are made for improving the sexual and reproductive health and rights of WLHIV in Malay-sia, which include establishing a reproductive health counseling program.
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KEYWORD
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Decision-Making, Family Planning, HIV, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Qualitative Research, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health
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